Senior School Office & Communications Coordinator

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated school secretary to provide secretarial services to the principal and associates, manage files, and support daily office operations.

The role requires strong computer skills (Word, Excel), excellent written and spoken communication, and the ability to work with staff, students, parents and volunteers while handling multiple tasks and deadlines with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers operating word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and email.
• Fluency in Excel and Word.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services to the principal and associate principals.
• Establish and maintain files for the principal and school office.
• Interact positively with parents, volunteers, visitors, students and staff, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain school displays.
• Supervise students in the office area.
• Prepare district and state reports.
• Handle payroll, substitute teachers, data processing, printing and graphics paperwork.
• Support staff with keys, substitutes, time requests, and short-term contracts.
• Prepare and edit the school newsletter, calendars and weekly staff communications.
• Support and organize after-school activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Professional discretion

Initiative

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated school secretary to provide secretarial services to the principal and associates, manage files, and support daily office operations.

The role requires strong computer skills (Word, Excel), excellent written and spoken communication, and the ability to work with staff, students, parents and volunteers while handling multiple tasks and deadlines with confidentiality.